Trust and collaboration are at the heart of any successful organisation and gossip has the potential to ruin both.Most people have been guilty of indulging in a little gossip at some point. However, gossiping can detract from performance and so also productivity. Whether it’s speculating about a co-worker’s questionable fashion choices or the boss’s new girlfriend, every workplace has its fair share of gossip. However, gossip can be incredibly damaging
Every business has a code encouraging employees to exercise their judgement in favour of the organisation’s interests. A conflict of interest occurs when an employee performs an action or takes a decision that instead favours his or her own personal interests. These conflicts can be intentional, yet may also occur due to unintentional biases that impact decision-making. Employers and managers should be well aware of these situations as they by
Every employer strives to create and nurture a healthy environment that encourages employees to work at their best. However, the mix of different personalities, clashing egos and dysfunctional relationships often result in acrimonious disagreements. While healthy differences of opinions can result in exchange of ideas and innovation, persistent conflict can detract from productivity and employee wellbeing. Daily conflicts and disagreements are usually minor and people get past those very easily.
